Calories in Potato pancake
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Potato pancake contains 196 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium pancake (70 g) provides about 137 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures on FoodFactly, where the median is 114 kcal per 100 g across 56 foods.
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 13% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 196 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.8 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 66 mg | 22% |
| Sodium C | 402 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.6 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 1.1 g | |
| Protein C | 4.5 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 29 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 15.6 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.9 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K C | 11.1 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.29 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.14 µg | 6% |
| Choline C | 57.9 mg | 11% |
| Calcium C | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 91 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 448 mg | 10% |
| Zinc C | 0.53 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 6 µg | 11% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 9%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 49%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.5 gin the top quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 2.2 g)
- Fiber2.2 gin the top quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars1.1 gin the lowest quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 1.8 g)
- Fat10.8 gin the top quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 4.5 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gabove the median for mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium402 mgin the top quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 235 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.071 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 91 µg |
| Retinol C | 29 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 61.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 5 µg |
| Folate, food C | 21 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato, french fries, with cheese, school | 181 | 4.6 g | 17.7 g | 10.3 g |
| Potato, french fries, with chili and cheese, fast food / restaurant | 221 | 4.7 g | 24.9 g | 11.4 g |
| Potato, french fries, with chili and cheese | 221 | 4.7 g | 24.9 g | 11.4 g |
| Potato skins, with cheese | 199 | 6.1 g | 16.3 g | 12.4 g |
| Potato skins, NFS | 199 | 6.1 g | 16.3 g | 12.4 g |
| Potato, french fries, school | 166 | 2 g | 19.3 g | 9.2 g |
| Potato tots, school | 166 | 2 g | 19.3 g | 9.2 g |
| Potato, home fries, NFS | 197 | 1.9 g | 18.4 g | 13 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in potato pancake?
100 g of potato pancake has 196 kcal. 1 medium pancake (70 g): about 137 kcal. 1 surface inch (3.4 g): about 7 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size pancake (10 g): about 20 kcal.
How much protein is in potato pancake?
Potato pancake contains 4.5 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.1 g in 1 medium pancake (70 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.2 g).
How many carbs are in potato pancake?
Potato pancake has 20.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in potato pancake?
Potato pancake contains 10.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does potato pancake contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (17% DV), Vitamin B6 (17% DV), copper (13% DV), Vitamin E (13% DV) and selenium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in potato pancake?
100 g contains 402 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709552. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
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